Lithium Metal Foil

Thin lithium metal foil sheets, an alkali metal used in battery anodes and pharmaceutical intermediates. Classified in HTS 2805.19.90.90 as other alkali or alkaline-earth metals. Supplied in inert atmosphere packaging.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+25.0%30.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%5.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%5.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%5.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%5.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8507.60.00Higher: 53.4% vs 30.5%

If assembled into lithium primary cells

Finished battery cells classify under Chapter 85 electric storage batteries.

2931Lower: 13.7% vs 30.5%

If organo-lithium compounds

Organo-metallic compounds move to Chapter 29 organic chemicals.

2805.30.00Lower: 5% vs 30.5%

If rare-earth like scandium/yttrium interalloyed

Rare-earth metals have separate subheading 2805.30.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Comply with battery precursor regulations; provide REACH/SVHC declarations if applicable

Use argon-sealed containers; document thickness and purity for valuation